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WWE Raw returns to the USA Network with strong showing

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw returned to the USA Network this past Monday with a strong rebound including its best 18-49 number of the year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The 20th Anniversary of Ring of Honor

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

In the lead story, John Pollock looks at the legacy and history of Ring of Honor, which launched twenty years ago today in Philadelphia.

Kazuyuki Fujita wins the GHC heavyweight championship in Nagoya

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

The 51-year old defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in the main event on Wednesday’s ‘Gain Control’ event in Nagoya.

AEW Rampage falls outside of normal timeslot in overall viewers, 18-49 up from prior week

February 22, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage aired outside of its timeslot this past Friday and finished eleventh on cable for the night while posting its lowest figures of the year.

Taped edition of SmackDown posts small decline against Olympics, NBA

February 22, 2022 John Pollock

The taped edition of Friday Night SmackDown saw a minor decrease in viewership against the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The promotion for WrestleMania escalates

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The WrestleMania picture is coming together following Elimination Chamber. In the main attraction for either night, it will now be Champion vs. Champion between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar as they went to great lengths to distance these two from everyone else on the roster and make it feel like the ultimate clash of the titans.

Brackets released for the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The brackets for the women’s version of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic have been revealed prior to the start of the tournament.

Ciampa vs. Ziggler to determine the next challenger for NXT champion

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

WWE has announced that Tuesday’s match between Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa will determine the next challenger for the NXT championship.

CM Punk added to the inaugural ROH Hall of Fame class

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

ROH has named CM Punk as the latest addition to its inaugural Hall of Fame class joining The Briscoes, Bryan Danielson, and Samoa Joe.

Lio Rush off Terminus card due to injury, Shane Strickland to face Davey Richards

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

Due to an injury, Lio Rush has been removed from this week’s Terminus event and will be replaced by Davey Richards.

NJPW reveals participants and schedule for 48-man New Japan Cup

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

On Monday, NJPW revealed the lineup for this year’s 48-man New Japan Cup tournament that runs from March 2-27.

Tatsumi Fujinami, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Minoru Tanaka part of NJPW anniversary lineup

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

Several legends were announced for the main event of New Japan’s anniversary card next week at Budokan Hall.

Kota Ibushi returns at NJPW’s 50th Anniversary card, will compete in New Japan Cup

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The return of Kota Ibushi and several legends will highlight New Japan Pro Wrestling’s 50th Anniversary next week at Budokan Hall.

NJPW: Okada vs. Naito result, Suzuki caged, New Japan Cup update

February 20, 2022 John Pollock

Results from New Japan’s second card in Hokkaido featuring Okada vs. Naito, Suzuki vs. Yano, and an update on the New Japan Cup.

RESULTS: AAA Rey de Reyes feat. Hijo del Vikingo vs. John Hennigan

February 20, 2022 John Pollock

AAA presented Rey de Reyes on Saturday night from Veracruz featuring John Hennigan challenging for the Mega Championship.

Update on The Miz’s surprise partner

February 19, 2022 John Pollock

After losing to Rey Mysterio on the kickoff portion of WWE’s Elimination Chamber, The Miz cut a promo teasing a partner for a future match.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan working on “something pretty big”, WWE returns to Saudi Arabia

February 18, 2022 John Pollock

POST IT NOTES **Rewind-A-SmackDown is live tonight at a special start time of 10:15 p.m. ET due to Rampage airing earlier than usual. Wai Ting

Shane Strickland to make his GCW return in April on California shows

February 18, 2022 John Pollock

GCW has announced that the former Isaiah ‘Swerve’ Scott will be appearing for the promotion on April 9th in Los Angeles and the following night in San Francisco.

The Undertaker announced for the WWE Hall of Fame in April

February 18, 2022 John Pollock

The first inductee announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class is The Undertaker.

AEW Dynamite drops to lowest numbers on TBS, finishes #3 on cable behind NBA

February 17, 2022 John Pollock

After topping last week’s cable ratings on their night, AEW Dynamite fell to its lowest numbers of the year.